| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $236.83 | 5.489% | $249.8296 | $249.83 | $249.85 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.49 | 8.237% | $128.25 | $128.25 | $128.25 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.68 | 12.181% | $198.2014 | $198.20 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.28 | 8.153% | $108.4558 | $108.46 | $108.45 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.59 | 5.658% | $244.6934 | $244.69 | $244.70 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.53 | 3.277% | $104.8571 | $104.86 | $104.85 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.82 | 7.467% | $149.1857 | $149.19 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,104.22 | $1,183.4730 | $1,183.48 | $1,183.50 | $1,183.60 | |